House Passes Multifaceted Comp Bill

The Colorado state House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would extend the limit on workers’ compensation claims for mental impairment to 36 weeks from 12 weeks. The House on Friday voted 45-17 to pass HB 1076, by Rep. Lindsey Daugherty, D-Arvada. The measure would also allow expedited hearings when employers terminate temporary total disability benefits based on a medical provider’s release to return to regular employment. HB 1076 would provide that record packets for independent medical review can be limited to only medical records that are relevant to the in...